FOOTBALL – Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he was “praying for a speedy recovery” for those injured when a car plowed into supporters during the club’s trophy parade.
Around 50 people, including four children, were injured when a car plowed into a crowd during the Premier League trophy parade in Liverpool city centre on Monday.
A 53-year-old British man from the Liverpool area was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug driving.
“My heart goes out to all those affected,” van Dijk posted on social media.
“I am praying for a speedy recovery for all those injured. We are with you all.”
Van Dijk posted a photo of the Royal Liver Building with the message.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a press conference on Monday that “Liverpool is united and the whole country is behind them.”
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who attended the parade, said the attack had marred “what should have been one of the most beautiful days in the city’s history.”
Klopp, who was inducted into the League Managers’ Association 1000 Club Hall of Fame on Tuesday, added that “it just shows the two sides of life.”
“We saw the most beautiful faces we’ve seen in a long time. The parade was amazing, the atmosphere was amazing.
And then in an instant everything changed and we learned again that there are more serious things in the world than football.
Our hearts go out to those injured and their families.”
Former Liverpool manager and player Kenny Dalglish said he was “shocked, horrified and deeply saddened” by the attack.
Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan said his club’s “heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this tragic incident.” “A weekend of celebration, emotion and joy across the city, and great emotion and sadness for our fans, has ended with one of the most heartbreaking scenes in history with this tragic attack.” Tens of thousands of fans took to the streets of Liverpool on Monday to celebrate the team’s Premier League title.
Water Street was closed to traffic during the parade.
However, witnesses said the car ignored the “Road Closed” signs.
The car drove into the crowd at around 6pm BST, about 10 minutes after the bus carrying Liverpool players, staff and the Premier League trophy had departed.
Police said they were not treating the incident as terrorism-related.
As of Tuesday afternoon, 11 people were in hospital. Detective Inspector Karen Jandrill said all were in a stable condition and were recovering well.
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